Bonsai for Beginners

When learning how to bonsai, beginners can feel overwhelmed with deciding what varieties to choose for their first bonsai trees. Look to Bonsai Made Simple’s guide for 10 excellent picks for beginner bonsai plants. Discover top choices for both indoor and outdoor varieties, as well as what makes each a good subject for bonsai. | #bonsaimadesimple #beginnerbonsaiplants #bonsaitree #bonsaiforbeginners #howtobonsai #bonsai #gardening

Late winter marks an important time for bonsai hobbyists, as it is the best time of year to perform structural work on temperate bonsai. The three crucial tasks to develop a tree into a bonsai - pruning, wiring and repotting - are all optimally performed just before the tree breaks dormancy.

Are you interested in bonsai, but lack confidence to try? We cover seven common concerns and show why they shouldn't hold anyone back from trying their hand at the hobby. | #bonsaimadesimple #bonsaiforbeginners #howtobonsai #successfulatbonsai #hobbyideas #bonsai

Throughout the long history of bonsai, field collection, or digging interesting specimens from the ground, has been the traditional way to acquire trees. Explore the seven essentials for successful field collecting, a practice still popular among modern hobbyists. | #field collecting bonsai #bonsaimadesimple #bonsaiforbeginners #howtobonsai #successfulatbonsai #bonsai

The concept of styling bonsai foliage into a triangular shape is a widely accepted practice within the hobby. The triangle imparts visual balance, stability and interest to the tree's composition. #triangleinbonsai #bonsaistyling #bonsaidesign #bonsaimadesimple #howtobonsai #successfulatbonsai #bonsai

Bonsai beginners can easily get started in the hobby with a minimal investment in tools. Read Bonsai Made Simple’s “5 Essential Bonsai Tools” guide to learn which specialized tools you should purchase and which common household tools can substitute when you’re just starting to learn how to bonsai. | #bonsaimadesimple #beginnerbonsaitools #bestbonsaitools #bonsaitools #bonsaiforbeginners #howtobonsai #bonsai

Boxwoods make excellent bonsai subjects and are readily available at nurseries and garden centers. This article details a boxwood styling project, demonstrating how an inexpensive nursery shrub can be turned into a respectable starter bonsai. | #bonsaimadesimple #boxwoodbonsai #bonsaipruning #bonsaistyles #diybonsai #beginnerbonsaitechniques #beginnerbonsaitree #bonsaitree #bonsaiforbeginners #howtobonsai #bonsai

Moss is used by bonsai hobbyists to add interest and to create the illusion of grass growing under these miniature trees. Learn about the many benefits and a few cautions when using moss, as well as how to collect it and how to apply it . #mossinbonsai #bonsaidesign #bonsaimadesimple #howtobonsai #successfulatbonsai #bonsai

From miniature to massive, bonsai can range in size from 1" to 80". Learn about the variety of size classes used to categorize these fascinating trees, and which sizes work best for beginners to the hobby. | #bonsaisizes #shohinbonsai #bonsaimadesimple #bonsaiforbeginners #howtobonsai #successfulatbonsai #bonsai

A traditional bonsai practice is to use smaller accent plants to complement a tree on display. This article explores the characteristics of good bonsai accent plants, how to care for them, and how to use them in a bonsai tree display. | #bonsai accent plants #accent plants #bonsaimadesimple #bonsaiforbeginners #howtobonsai #successfulatbonsai #bonsai

Is bonsai a hobby you would enjoy? To help answer that question, check out Bonsai Made Simple’s overview about the hobby. You’ll discover key characteristics of those who successfully practice bonsai and learn about the specialized tools and techniques used. Hint - most bonsai beginners can become proficient fairly quickly! | #bonsaimadesimple #bonsaiforbeginners #howtobonsai #bonsai #gardening

Ficus bonsai are popular with beginners and seasoned hobbyists alike. They offer easy care and can be kept indoors year-round. Learn more about the fabulous ficus, including the most common varieties used in bonsai. | #ficusbonsai #bonsaimadesimple #bonsaiforbeginners #howtobonsai #successfulatbonsai #bonsai

Field collecting bonsai doesn't have to involve hiking into deep woods or fields. Learn about the collection of a small sweetgum tree growing in backyard landscaping and the start of its training as a bonsai. | #sweetgumbonsai #fieldcollectingbonsai #bonsaimadesimple #bonsaiforbeginners #howtobonsai #successfulatbonsai #bonsai

Bonsai hobbyists have a wide variety of recognized bonsai styles to choose from when deciding how to train a tree. This article explores five “beyond the basics” bonsai styles and provides overviews of the techniques used to achieve them. | #broomstylebonsai #rootoverrockbonsai #windsweptbonsai #literatibonsai #forestbonsai #bonsaimadesimple #howtobonsai #successfulatbonsai #bonsai

The tropical Brazilian Rain Tree makes an excellent bonsai subject for beginners with a bit of experience in the hobby. This charming tree offers plenty of visual interest with an angular twisting grow pattern, compound leaflets that fold at sunset, and spiky thorns. | #bonsaimadesimple #brazilianraintree #bonsaiforbeginners #howtobonsai #bonsai